This was a terrifying transformation; even surviving nine deaths would not have been enough to describe it. If not for the Hell Furnace's assistance, Lin Yu would not have dared use such a violent cultivation method.
After nine transformations, constant blood replacement, and bone reforging, Lin Yu reached the completion of the Other Shore in one stroke.
The Sea of Bitterness had been further opened. Divine energy surged within it, the Life Spring gushed forth, and the Celestial Meridian stretched across the sky in dazzling brilliance. It had already expanded to the size of two palms. He believed that, with continued cultivation, his Wheel and Sea would one day grow into a world.
On the Ancient Starry Sky Road, Heavenly Venerate Lingbao's Five Great Secret Realms had formed unique Small Worlds. They produced all kinds of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, and countless people lived and cultivated within them, experiencing every sort of love and hatred.
This was the charm of cultivation: cultivating without end, evolving without end, breaking convention, transcending the shackles of the world, and standing shoulder to shoulder with the Great Universe.
At that moment, Lin Yu entered a state of spiritual clarity. A deity appeared in his Sea of Bitterness. This deity had an elephant's head and a human body, with sturdy limbs and armor covering its frame.
It possessed the greatest strength in the world. Raising both hands, it held up a divine mountain. The mountain was unimaginably vast, filling the space in every direction like a heaven where the gods resided.
"This is the Divine Elephant King!"
In ancient myths and legends, the Divine Elephant's duty was to hold up the mountain of the gods and tread upon the hell of demons. On one side, it granted the gods the glory of surveying the heavens; on the other, it trampled the demon hordes. It stood as a Sky Pillar, supporting the heavens above and suppressing the earth below.
"It seems that after reaching the completion of the Other Shore, the Divine Elephant's Prison Technique has undergone another change." Lin Yu felt that this should be a new phenomenon, one that could be called "Divine Elephant Suppresses the Myriad Worlds."
Phenomena were also one of Shrouding the Heavens' defining features, symbols of a cultivator's talent and strength. Apart from Sacred Bodies, which could produce phenomena in batches, everyone else either possessed one through a special physique or had to cultivate painstakingly to obtain one.
For example, a certain brother-in-law's Sea Rising Bright Moon, Nangong Immortal's Jianmu Sacred Tree, and so on. He had not expected a phenomenon to appear for him as well.
Lin Yu felt that this Divine Elephant was practically another version of himself. The Divine Elephant entered the Hell Furnace and inhaled deeply. Massive amounts of Five-Colored Cloud Flame surged in like countless fire serpents, entering its body. Then, true fire erupted from its trunk, rapidly refining the Five-Colored Cloud Flame into life essence.
"This is three to five times faster than before!" Lin Yu said with satisfaction.
He stored the excess Life Source in the Hell Furnace. Countless streams of Life Source transformed into little five-colored dragons that wandered everywhere, giving off a fragrant scent.
An ordinary person could cure all illnesses and extend their life merely by taking a breath of it. Lin Yu could feel the thirtieth Giant Elephant Particle beginning to stir.
"This Fire Domain truly is my blessed land. I really want to cultivate here until the end of time."
Cultivation was good, but Lin Yu still had many things to do.
The next secret realm was the Dao Palace. The manuals in his possession were all spoils of war, and their grades were not high. If he cultivated them, he would have to start over and cultivate again later. He truly did not want that much trouble.
Ideally, he needed an imperial scripture to cultivate. At the very least, it had to be a saintly cultivation method. Otherwise, he would rather let his realm stagnate and keep opening Giant Elephant Particles to maintain his combat power.
But that way, he would be unable to comprehend the benefits of two cultivation paths colliding and merging.
No, he could only go to the Jade Lake Old Site and search for the Western Emperor Scripture, following Ye Fan's path.
Before leaving, Lin Yu took out the Leaving Fire Divine Furnace. It was about an inch tall and crystal-clear. Opening the furnace lid, he collected a large amount of Five-Colored Cloud Flame.
This was an excellent tool for ambushing people. It could burn divine power, and it was especially effective against the Grand Elders of Sacred Lands. Lin Yu remembered that Ye Fan had used it to burn one of the Ji family's Grand Elders to death.
Spirit Void Cave Heaven.
Along the way, all Lin Yu heard was news about the Demon Emperor's Tomb. The matter had caused an enormous uproar, and many people had died. The entire Eastern Wasteland had now been alarmed. When these people faced Qing Emperor's false tomb, however many came would die; the corpses were practically piling into mountains.
The worst part was not how many people had died, but that so many had died without gaining anything at all. The Qing Emperor's weapon and heart had even been taken away by Yan Ruyu.
The Green Copper Block and the Wheel and Sea volume of the Dao Scripture had also been picked up by Ye Fan without anyone noticing. All they had gotten were a few Spirit Armaments. It was truly a miserable affair.
"I wonder what sort of mindset the Qing Emperor had when he set this up, watching a bunch of ants demolish his home. Logically speaking, he should have been able to hold on for another several thousand years." Lin Yu did not understand, but he was deeply shocked.
Could this be the life of someone who lived for entertainment?
"Those people are probably going to set their sights on the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land now," Lin Yu thought. But that was also his goal. Other than a pile of worthless Five-Colored Cloud Flame, he was utterly clean. Without bait, how could he attract big fish?
More than two years had passed, and this place had changed slightly. The air carried an agitated feeling.
Fortunately, old Wu Qingfeng was still here. Although he had gone to the Demon Emperor's Tomb, he had returned unharmed.
Lin Yu walked straight into Spirit Void Cave Heaven as though he had returned to his own home, without treating himself as an outsider in the slightest. The disciples he encountered along the way saw his expression and assumed he was some senior brother they did not often see.
"You're Lin Yu? Where have you been these past two years? If I hadn't seen the letter you left behind, I would have thought someone had abducted you!" The old man was extremely surprised to see Lin Yu.
Lin Yu smiled sheepishly. When he had first arrived in the Big Dipper, he had felt far too insecure. He had been constantly on edge and desperately eager to improve his strength.
"After you left, the sect master and I searched everywhere for you, but we never found you. We only discovered some uncertain news in Yan Kingdom," Wu Qingfeng said.
Lin Yu thanked the old man for his kindness and reminisced with him for a while. He learned that after the Demon Emperor's Tomb appeared, Spirit Void Cave Heaven had joined the struggle and lost quite a few people. Still, they had gained some harvests. The Sacred Land Families might have considered them insignificant, but for a small sect like theirs, they were quite good.
"Weiwei was recruited into the Shaking Light Sacred Land. The sect master said it was a pity you were not here at the time, or you likely would have joined as well."
The old man spoke regretfully, then looked at Lin Yu and immediately widened his eyes.
"Your cultivation... how are you at the Other Shore?"
"That's right. I encountered some opportunities after leaving, and I have now reached the completion of the Wheel and Sea." Lin Yu nodded.
"Good... good. I'll take you to see the sect master now. He should be very happy to see you." As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Qingfeng impatiently pulled Lin Yu toward the depths of Spirit Void Cave Heaven.
The two naturally had a long conversation with the sect master.
"It is good that you have returned now. Because of the Demon Emperor's Tomb, a Grand Elder from the Sacred Land has come to Yan Kingdom. Rest well for the next few days, and I will recommend you to him." The sect master was very open-minded and did not wish to delay Lin Yu's cultivation.
"The Holy Son has come as well. Someone saw him descend at the encampment outside the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land, shrouded in holy light. I heard that he has already reached the Four Extremities Secret Realm. After you enter the Shaking Light Sacred Land, cultivate well. Perhaps one day, you can reach that realm too."
"Yes. Last time, you were not selected to enter the Sacred Land with Weiwei. This time, do not miss the chance again. Only there can you receive better nurturing," old Wu Qingfeng added from the side.
"The Yaoguang Holy Son is here!" Lin Yu was overjoyed!
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